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ALBANY — If you haven't noticed, the UConn women exist in an alternate universe where the air is rarefied and expectations can be overwhelming. Where else in college sports does the fan base make Final Four reservations in the time between turkey and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day? "That's OK with me," Moriah Jefferson said Friday. "I'd rather be in the position where I'm expected to win than be in one where I have nothing to lose. I came here to be one of the best players in the country and play for the best team. There's pressure that comes with that, and it is something we've all embraced." And UConn (34-1) has delivered...

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